The most common visual field test uses a light spot that is repeatedly presented in different areas of your peripheral vision. Less common testing may be performed by a technician manually moving a target to map areas of damage.

Do I wear my glasses for visual field test?

You should always bring any glasses that you wear to your out-patient appointments. What happens to the results? The results of the test will be printed out for your doctor who will discuss the findings with you. Visual field testing is one of the most important tests for glaucoma.

What happens if you fail a visual field test?

A test that shows visual field loss means that vision in some areas is not as sensitive as normal. It could be just a little vision lost in a small area, or all vision lost in large areas. The amount of vision lost and the areas affected are measured by the visual field test.